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Catalog Number 8184001 |
Device Problems
Overheating of Device (1437); No Flow (2991)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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There has been a previous report received where lack of water flow has caused an overheating insert.Since an overheating insert could necessitate medical/surgical intervention to preclude permanent damage to a body structure or permanent impairment of a body function, this malfunction would be likely to cause/contribute to a serious injury should it recur.As such, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.The device is available for evaluation, though has not been returned as of this report.Evaluation results will be submitted as they become available.
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Event Description
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While using a cavitron plus g136 they allege that they had no water flow and the handpiece gets warm, no injury resulted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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000 evaluated,meets specifications;contact customer could not duplicate customer's complaint.Unit working within factory specs.Customer failed to send in handpiece during last repair and this repair.Issue most likely with handpiece.Also, advise customer to ensure water pressure to unit is at recommended 40 psi and insert(s) are free of damages, clogs, and are functioning.Replaced damaged/worn components and recalibrated unit to factory specs.No handpiece received for evaluation.Qa by (b)(6).
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